Installing a 40w Amalgam UV light in a drum filter

I installed this UV light to hopefully remove the brown stuff building up on the screen of my drum filter because it was starting to block the screen it seams to be very difficult to actually get off any other way.

[@jaaasgoed]

Nice video once again. People always seem to have problems with the gaskets. You only need to use one on the side that does NOT have the collar you screw on. If you do it like this, you will not need any tape or sealant to make it water tight. Putting a gasket on the inside (in this case) does not work since the water will slowly leak across the threads.

[@pos512003]

another cracking vid. I like how you did the videos. your down to earth and don't mind admitting prior problems you've had. there's a lot of snobbery around this hobby and I like your style. keep it up fella

[@shunter66]

Stuart Barrowcliff well put 👍

[@reafsmoker]

wow thats good to know that the UV lights will keep your drum filter so clean definitely going to do that option thanks !

[@cichlidsofthesoutheast.since19]

Adam thanks for your info👍 think I know where I'm going on my new Tropical pond filter now. I really didn't realise that them drum filters were as good as that to take away such fine particles that would prevent sipporax from blocking up long term. Your vids are a good help people like me who are new to ponds and equipment for them. Thanks again.😎

[@sharky09000]

No leaks, happy days then with a job well done Adam🖒

[@SuperGarbonzo]

Thank You Adam, I don't really like plumbing either, but my friend, you have done a great job at it. You made me smile. As Always My Best To You and Yours

[@loombandboy5303]

Keep posting videos such a lovely setup and inspirational keep up the good work

[@AdamJulyan]

Thanks for the awesome comment. Adam

[@loombandboy5303]

Adam Julyan it's ok just keep up the hard work and please upload more often

[@jasonhoult5633]

Hi Adam can I ask where you got the uv light from and how much did it cost ? Just inherited a evolve 10000 with Draco drum filter . The problem is they have broken the quartz glass and bulb when removing it so been trying to find a replacement .

[@drainy1000]

Great video mate and awesome set up.

[@AdamJulyan]

Thanks for the awesome comment. Adam

[@kevineastment9406]

OK thank you Adam pond has just been fibreglass last week the glass panel is being fitted on the 4th of March and then all systems go 9000 gallons of water. thanks kev

[@rusugabriel3753]

Hello, what manufacturer or brand of UV sterilizer did you use?

[@thedirtyfecker]

If you have added the UV in order to kill brown algae (which grows in low light conditions), I presume the reason is because UV kills the algae and keeps your drum clean. At the same time, I would also say the reason you have the algae at all is because you are getting light into your drum. If you could eliminate that then the algaea would not grow in the first place and you would not need to run a UV bulb to kill it.

[@samuelfellows6923]

I assume the brown stuff on the filter is a type of algae that the UV-C lamp is killing, these are also used in garden fish pond filters/connected standalone units to kill particulate algae that causes green water so we can see the fish. They are used in water and air purifiers, so it might also partly sanitise the water so your fish won’t get ill?

[@romaizafsar3502]

Hi Adam how is the drum filter connected to the pond and pump ? Do the button drains go to the drum filter gravity feed and them from the the drum filter to a return pump back to the pond? Thanks

[@cattenkoifarm2937]

biofilm is the brown stuff will build on most surfaces and is healthy for the koi pond environment, but an issue for drum filters.

[@AdamJulyan]

Fortunately its really easy to remove with either a UV light or some acid.

[@georgereid844]

First a gaming PC appears in the fish house ..... how a router and some Razer stickers .... this is becoming more than just a fish house ;)

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Nicely done

[@richd-koi]

Do you know if this is achievable in a nexus?

[@kevinnguyen991]

Thank you Adam for video. Plz let me know where did you ordered that submersible uv light. Thx

[@martinnguyen4743]

Hi Adam Looking you have a lot of very good set up with your filtration Just want to ask that with the filtration for the pond , do you recommend Profit drum bio gravity filter is good for Koi ? Or the pressure filter is better ? Because see all your video , you have both filtration Thanks

[@quiffgirl99]

Hi, I know this was a while ago but I'm trying to find out if the uv light has a certain way of fitting on the plug? I'm currently fitting some a shower that have no been marked up so unsure what orientation they should be. Thanks!

[@AdamJulyan]

This specific UV light has 4 pins on the end if you look they are different alignment so 2 pins are closer together than the other 2 so it will only fit together one way. Most Uv lights are either not polarity sensitive so it dosnt matter or will only let you plug them in one way so you can't go wrong.

[@kyleruddock9100]

Where did you get the uv and did the fitting come with it?

[@riaanstols6380]

Hi Adam, thanks for all you videos, where can I buy one of these drum filters at a reasonable price?

[@sriprasad22]

Awesome fishes and filter. I would love to try your bakki river idea one day. Btw, one question on brown thing on your filter ? Does Uv light kill them? I have sieve filter(DIY) where sieve clogs due to brown build up like yours. I am planning to put uv light under the sieve(in water). so only uv light will fall on screen. Will it work ?

[@lucokoipond6021]

Great video Adam Can you supply me with the details to buy the UV setup that you used. Thanks Peter

[@sony436]

great video as allways mate

[@TheDavidsims]

Why have you fitted it to the clean water side ?

[@AdamJulyan]

Because on the dirty water side the rubber in the drum will go brittle with the UV and it's a little more convenient in the clean side.

[@Demantius]

Great video, but doesnt the UV light reduce the lifetime of the plastics quite significally? I mean PP isn't very resistant to UV light.

[@cichlidsofthesoutheast.since19]

Sorry. What I mean is iv used sipporax for years in my filters and the media is fantastic. But do you not find that it blocks fast?

[@AdamJulyan]

One of the advantages of drum filter, it does not allow any meaningful particles through so having the Siporax after the drum is not an issue I would not use Siporax after a Nexus I wouldn’t even use a river after one. So the Siporax does not get blocked by dirt. Adam

[@martingage6311]

I've seen several questions were did you get uv light from but can't see an answer. Please can you advise incase I've missed it, great pond many thank

[@AdamJulyan]

Hi Martin, This is a link to the UV and where i bought it i got the 40w version for this drum but they also have an 80w it was just slightly to long to fit. LINK --- www.absolute-koi.com/subcat2101.html Adam

[@johnlewis5218]

Hi Adam - another great vid. Could you possibly give us the size of the Tank Connector you used and ws it easy to find the exact UV and fittings to fit it? Thanks

[@kaliebgriffiths9800]

excellentcan you provide details or a link to the uv system usedI would like to install on a system I have

[@visiononvideo]

Great video where did you get your uv light from or the name of it thank you Derrick Oakins

[@davebarry8046]

Where did you get the UV system?

[@mountaintreegroup]

Hello Adam, I came across your channel from James the Koi Whisperer. Thank you for these videos. It is really informative. Is it possible that you would do filter media reviews..?

[@KoiTimeUSA]

what do you do for a living to afford all these toys and pets?

[@cichlidsofthesoutheast.since19]

Hello Adam. Iv seen some of your videos and think there great. Can I ask why you got rid of your nexus filter? Was it no good. Do you prefer the drum filter to the nexus? Sorry if you have spoke about this before already! If you have I just haven't seen it to read it.😉 I am thinking of going for a pond but want it tropical for my predatory fish tiger fish dorado etc. And your videos are where iv been looking for ideas. Any help would be great.

[@AdamJulyan]

Hi, I absolutely love drum filters they make koi keeping so much easier. A nexus will require you to clean it every other day some people leave it a week but in most cases it wants cleaning every other day. I can count on one hand how many times I have cleaned the drum filter in 3 years of owning them. But not only that the drum removes finer particles making the water clearer and giving your biological filters a much easier job. There are a lot of reasons why I would never buy a nexus over a drum but the issue still remains that you could buy about 3 Nexus filters for the price of one drum filter. Adam

[@adamsan7494]

Adam try using a pressure washer to clean the mesh. I've never heard of anyone damging the mess while doing so.

[@milkablesupercow]

hey goodnight could you tell me the brand and model of the drum filter kindly...

[@AdamJulyan]

Hi, It's a Profidrum Eco Drum Filter this one is specifically a 65/40. here is a link to all the differnet versions www.absolute-koi.com/subcat2093.html Adam

[@cichlidsofthesoutheast.since19]

Thank you for your reply Adam. Iv done no homework on prices of drum filters mate! Seems I'm gona be in for a shock then.lol So it's a far better way to filter a pond over the nexus and far less hassle exactly what I'm looking for. What are you using with your drum filter for biological filters then Adam? If you have done a vid of your full set up now can you plz give me the vid title so I can get an idea plz.😉😎👍

[@magzire]

so much filtration, be good enough to drink :)

[@pauljackson3466]

Every video I've seen that has a rotary drum system all display the same problem, the spray jets are spaced too wide! the spray patterns need to have a 50% overlap. One or two spray heads would improve cleaning immensely.

[@AdamJulyan]

I would like to see a more powerful spray or one extra spray nozzle so they overlap more although it is a lot cleaner now with the UV light stopping things growing on the mesh. Just increasing the cleaning time in most cases makes a huge difference if you feel it does not clean properly extend the running time and it will help a lot. Adam

[@electoplater]

adding a uv light to a biege co polymer pp drum is a great idea if you want to destroy the plastic drum it will make the plastic go brittle and crack simona one of the world largest manufacturers of pp will confirm this statement

[@kevineastment9406]

hi Adam another great video how often should you replace the uv light ? thanks mate Kevin from Wales

[@jaaasgoed]

I think on average you can get 7000 to 8000 hours out of the bulb. That being said, if it still does the job, no need to replace it. I only run my uv a couple of weeks a year, so mine should last quite some time. I only use at the start of the season to combat algae in the water. Once the plants have taken of again after the winter, I no longer use it.

[@kevineastment9406]

OK I have 2 of them in my drum but I don't have any on my pond should I get some for my pond

[@kevineastment9406]

OK I have 2 of them in my drum but I don't have any on my pond should I get some for my pond

[@kevineastment9406]

Thank you

[@jaaasgoed]

Kevin Eastment I think it's best not to put them IN the pond. Just like with the algae en parasites, uv is harmful to all living things, including your fish. You should not expose them to uv light. If you want any extra uv sterilization, you can always put another uv light in-line with your plumbing. But I think 2 bulbs in your drum filter should be plenty.

[@cichlidsofthesoutheast.since19]

So sorry mate! Just watched your video all the way through and seen your bio media filter. I'm quite surprised that your only using the sipporax and nothing else Adam?

[@AdamJulyan]

What else would i need to use?

[@gypsyemperor7535]

what is the brown stuff?

[@AdamJulyan]

It's like an algae it grows on all surfaces that the pond water touches even more if that surface is in sunlight. Adam

[@gypsyemperor7535]

Adam Julyan ah gotcha thanks.

[@MrWiskin]

I like your videos but can you get someone to dub over them? Because your voice sounds like a car alarm, bloody awful!

[@stephenwilliams-vl6db]

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